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This is an interesting thread. I agree with everything Rudey has said so far. I think the Republicans have a lot of answering to do. I think they realize that they need to maintain a course of moderation and answer some big gaping questions to maintain legitmacy in 2006 and beyond.
I do agree that despite whatever qualities H. Clinton or Obama might have, they will not be nominated except maybe as running mates. The Dems are too nervous right now to take big risks.
Although, strangely, a few conservative friends I know adore Hillary. Our next door neighbor back home on the farm is a very, very countrified conservative religious right-winger with questionable views about minorities and women... And for some reason this man is in love with Clinton. He calls her "Miss Hillary" and thinks she is the greatest. So who knows.
In terms of democrats and blame, I think they are going to place blame on the 3 parties mentioned, and as a democrat I disagree with these strategies:
Blaming Kerry--he's not charismatic, I know, but he tried hard and really did turn his campaign around in the last 2 months. Scapegoating him is not the answer and solves nothing.
Blaming voters--This happens and it's not right. Saying the electorate is stupid seems to me to be bringing democracy up for questioning
Blaming ourselves--there's a lot of bitterness and self-hatred going on right now. We could have organized better particularly in places like VA. So yeah. This one is valid.
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